ECAR Fact Sheet
Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

The state of Missouri does not require automotive recycling facilities to prepare a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) under General Permit MO-R60A000. The permit does contain compliance requirements. These requirements are summarized below:

Applicability. General Permit MO-R60A000 authorizes the discharge of storm water runoff to waters of the state of Missouri from motor vehicle salvage yards and auto/truck recycling operations

Requirements. These requirements do not supersede nor remove liability for compliance with county and other local ordinances. Discharges shall not cause violations of the general criteria in the Water Quality Standards. This shall include sheens on the waters from oil or greases:

1. Waters shall be free from substances in sufficient amounts to prevent full maintenance of beneficial uses, and:

   • Not cause the formation of putrescent, unsightly or harmful bottom deposits
   • Be free from oil, scum and floating debris and free from substances in sufficient amounts to cause unsightly color or turbidity, or offensive odor.
   • Be free from substances or conditions in sufficient amounts to result in toxicity to human, animal or aquatic life.
   • Not have significant human health hazard from incidental contact with the water.
   • Have no acute toxicity to livestock or wildlife watering.
   • Be free from physical, chemical or hydrologic changes that would impair the natural biological community.
   • Be free from used tires, car bodies, appliances, demolition debris, used vehicles or equipment and solid waste, except as the use of such materials is specifically permitted.
2. All involved personnel shall be provided training by the owner in material handling and storage, and housekeeping of dismantling, repair, rebuilding or storage areas. Proof of training shall be submitted on request.
3. Runoff or run on control measures such as temporary diversion dikes or berms, permanent diversion dikes or berms, right-of-way or perimeter diversion devices, retention and detention basins, sediment traps and barriers are required if necessary to ensure that permit requirements are achieved.
4. Runoff conveyance measures such as grass-lined channels, riprap and paved channels, temporary slope drains, paved flumes or chutes for runoff treatment are required if necessary to ensure that permit requirements are achieved.
5. Containers of paint, paint solvents, automotive fluid and lubricants (oils, antifreeze, brake fluid, ATF) cleaning solvents, insecticides, herbicides, or pesticides shall not be exposed to storm water. Spill prevention, control, and/or management shall be provided sufficient to prevent any spills of these pollutants from entering a water of the state. Any containment system used to implement this requirement shall be constructed of materials compatible with the substances contained and shall also prevent the contamination of groundwater.
6. Insecticides, pesticides and herbicides, if used, shall be applied according to manufacturer's directions. Discharges from these activities are not authorized.
7. Tire storage outdoors shall be limited to less than 500 tires. Storage of 500 or more tires constitutes a waste tire site and requires permits from the Solid Waste Management Program. A tire seated on a rim whether mounted on a vehicle or not will not be considered in calculating total tires stored. Waste tire disposal shall be done according to applicable state or federal regulations.
8. Upon dismantling of vehicles and before crushing of vehicles, batteries, fluids, and fuels shall be removed except in sealed units that will remain intact, such as; engines, steering gear units, transmissions and other drive-train component units such as; transfer cases and rear ends that may be stored with the intention of sale as a complete unit.
9. Collection facilities shall be provided on-site, and arrangements made for proper disposal of waste products, including but not limited to, freon or other coolants, petroleum waste products and solvents.
10. All fueling facilities present on the site shall adhere to applicable federal and state regulations concerning underground storage, above ground storage, and dispensers, including spill prevention, control and counter measures.
11. Substances regulated by federal law under RCRA or CERCLA that are transported, stored, or used for maintenance, cleaning or repair shall be managed according to the provisions of RCRA and CERCLA.

Sampling Requirements. Sample analysis or monitoring under this permit will be at the request of the Department only.